The Battle of Alberta was a beauty Wednesday night at Rogers Place. The Calgary Flames won it 4-3 in a shootout in a game that lived up to the hype. Related News The Flames took the lead 1:01 in when…
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Zach Kassian signs 4-year deal with Edmonton Oilers
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 29, 2020 10:17 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Forward Zach Kassian has signed a four-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers. The 29-year-old…
Edmonton Oilers step out of break and into Battle of Alberta
There should be heat in the Battle of Alberta Wednesday night at Rogers Place, but that doesn’t mean the pot will boil over. “If you start messing around, you’re messing around with your ability to win the game,” said Edmonton…
Watch: Oiler Zack Kassian on upcoming Flames game Wednesday
Oilers Zack Kassian speaks to the media after practice Tuesday on the upcoming game with Matt Tkachuk and the Calgary Flames Wednesday at Rogers Place in Edmonton. This will be the first meeting since Kassian rag-dolled Tkachuk following two predator-type…
Edmonton Oilers out for the win, not blood, Wednesday against Calgary Flames
The hype train has been rolling for two-and-a-half weeks for Wednesday’s Battle of Alberta. Edmonton Oilers vs. Calgary Flames. Zack Kassian vs. Matthew Tkachuk. It’s on everybody’s mind. Right? “I’m in California [during the bye week] and didn’t even think…
NHL all-stars curious to see how Edmonton Oilers’ rivalry with Tkachuk plays out
Rick Tocchet is going to keep his distance. Quinn Hughes, meanwhile, admits it would be a lie to say he isn’t interested to see how things play out. Even though Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl missed Thursday’s media session ahead…
Former Calgary Flames player who spoke out about racism signs with Czech hockey team
Akim Aliu, the player who helped promote a new discussion about racism and coaching behaviour in hockey, is heading back to the ice. Aliu signed Tuesday in the Czech Extraliga for the remainder of the season. He joins HC Litvinov…
Young Stars Classic, featuring NHL rookies and hopefuls, returning to South Okanagan
After a one-year hiatus, the Young Stars Classic is returning to the Okanagan. On Tuesday, the Vancouver Canucks announced it will again be hosting the tournament in Penticton. The four-team event will run Sept. 11-15, and will also feature prospects…
Flames’ Tkachuk attempting to distance himself from feud with Kassian, Oilers
Matthew Tkachuk tried to pour cold water on his feud with Zack Kassian. It didn’t really work. After not speaking to reporters following Wednesday’s practice, the Calgary Flames’ star winger and resident agitator made it clear some 24 hours later…
Edmonton Oilers teammates stand by Zack Kassian in rivalry with Matthew Tkachuk
Edmonton Oilers forward Zack Kassian could be suspended for going after Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk on Saturday night. Kassian had a hearing on Monday. He punched Tkachuk numerous times late in the second period Saturday after Tkachuk pounded him…